Braun | BC17 Wall Clock
The Braun BC17 Classic Wall Clock is a clean, silent, beautifully made timepiece shaped by decades of iconic Braun design. With a smooth sweeping second hand, semi-tempered glass lens, and a calm, easy-to-read dial, it’s the rare wall clock that does its job without adding noise – visual or otherwise. A quiet, essential upgrade for any modern space.
IKEA | Klipplax Glass
The IKEA KLIPPLAX glass is a small, affordable design win – lightweight, stackable, and surprisingly elegant thanks to its inner spiral pattern that bends the light beautifully. Available in 8 oz and 14 oz sizes (for under two dollars each), it’s one of those everyday objects that quietly improves your kitchen without trying too hard.
IKEA | A Spotlight Series
IKEA sometimes gets a bad rap – flat-pack jokes, breakup memes, meatballs and all. But behind all the chaos is one of the most innovative design companies on Earth. From the Billy bookcase and Poäng chair to the new Nytilverkad collection and genuine sustainability efforts like the Buy Back program, IKEA proves that good design and accessibility can actually coexist.
Aluminum Cordless Table Lamps
Cordless, rechargeable, and built from machined aluminum, these modern table lamps replace candles with customizable LED light. Long battery life, touch controls, and a design that feels as good indoors as outdoors make them one of the best upgrades we’ve made to the dining table.
From Pools to Pixels: A Short History of Seeing Through Things
From Roman pools to Apple’s Liquid Glass, designers have always played with transparency to reveal, hide, and delight. This piece traces how glass shaped cathedrals, modern homes, and now the screens in our pockets – and why a little distortion makes design feel more human.
The Secret Lives of Color | Kassia St. Clair
A kaleidoscopic history told through 75 shades. From battlefield browns to plague-fighting whites, this book uncovers the hidden stories behind the colors we live with – and the strange ways they’ve shaped art, culture, and everything in between.